It is interesting to see the different photographers reaction to digital. In the article David Bailey states he uses film 80% of the time, where his contemporary, Lord Litchfield had completely switched to and advocated digital.
Very interesting and somewhat disturbing for those of us who like to have a choice between digital and film. There are some things in the article I don't understand. It states Konica-Minolta and Fuji are withdrawing from film and camera business. How would this cause "panic buying" of traditional film cameras? Where would they find the film for their cameras? Perhaps Agfa will see a surge in business. Another confusing thing is one camera store has its stockpile of film cameras being outsold by digital by 9-1, while another sees a "huge increase in the number of people coming back to film". And if there is a huge increase in the number of people coming back to film why are Konica-Minolta and Fuji withdrawing from the business?
The article brings out that film is still here to stay; only film cameras are on the way out. If that is so then the "panic buyers" are buying cameras that are expected to last them the rest of their lives. As far as I know that has always been an advantage film cameras have had over digital.
Digital cameras outsell film cameras. What about those who have invested in a film camera system in the past and now? Do they not buy film? If the film camera industry is struggling it is because nothing is done to turn the tide. During the digital revolution I have not seen film go down in price at all, except for the occassional sale at the local store.
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It is interesting to see the different photographers reaction to digital. In the article David Bailey states he uses film 80% of the time, where his contemporary, Lord Litchfield had completely switched to and advocated digital.
Dave
When I read the article it was 80%.
You are correct and it is amended. I've rope burns on a couple of my fingertips and my typing is off!
The article brings out that film is still here to stay; only film cameras are on the way out. If that is so then the "panic buyers" are buying cameras that are expected to last them the rest of their lives. As far as I know that has always been an advantage film cameras have had over digital.
Digital cameras outsell film cameras. What about those who have invested in a film camera system in the past and now? Do they not buy film? If the film camera industry is struggling it is because nothing is done to turn the tide. During the digital revolution I have not seen film go down in price at all, except for the occassional sale at the local store.
Will
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada